REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers 700 Broadway Street I Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, November 5, 2018
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincolnwas called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.
Present:
Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Ron Fleshman Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderman Jeff Hoinacki Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Staff Present:
City Clerk Peggy Bateman City Attorney Blinn Bates Treasurer Chuck Conzo Fire Chief Mark Miller Police Chief Paul Adams
Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Shawn Wright, Veolia Project Manager
Absent:
Alderman Tracy Welch Alderwoman Heidi Browne
City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman Streets Superintendent Walt Landers
Presiding:
Mayor Seth Goodman
Public Comment:
Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, there being none, he moved to the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
- Payment of Bills
- Approval of 15, Regular City Council Meeting and Oct. 23, Committee Of The Whole Meeting minutes
Alderwoman Bauer made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Fleshman. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer.Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
- Approval of contract between the City of Lincoln and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IOUE), Local 399, for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Alderwoman Bauer made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne Mayor Goodman moved to other items onthe agenda.
- Approval of the purchase of Microsoft Office 365 with a cloud based Exchange Server at a cost of five-dollars ($5.00) per month, per user email address
Alderman Dalpoas made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, Police Chief PaulAdams mentioned the city qualifies as a government entity rather than a business.There being no further discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.
- Approval of proposed Tiered Residential Sewer Rate Structure
Alderman Fleshman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Alderman Fleshman said discussion would continue on this in the next Committee of the Whole meeting, they would discuss problems with billing-regarding the tiered structure-pricing approval. City Clerk Bateman said this is approval of pricing, but it is not effective right now. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne
Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.
D. Approval of an annual contribution of $1,000 per year for three years to the Land of Lincoln CEO Program for High School Students
Alderwoman Bauer made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Alderman Parrott wanted to know how much the city had contributed to the program over the past several years, Treasurer Conze weighed in, saying in 2017-2018, the city offered $1,000.Alderwoman Bauer said this is the renewal of another three years, $1,000 per year. Alderman Parrott asked if this would just be for one year or another three year commitment for $1,000 a year. She said it was an annual commitment of $1,000 per year for the next three years.
Alderman Parrott asked about participation over the past three years. She said she could get the numbers, however, currently, 18-20 students are participating.Alderman Hoinacki said 33 students have completed the program over the past three years.They visit area businesses and have mentors within various business owners. Alderman Parrott said 11 students per year, he wanted to know if they were all Lincoln students-they are also from Logan County. Alderwoman Bauer said there are five students this year. Alderman Parrott wanted to know about measurable and how the city measures the effectiveness of the program. Alderwoman Bauer said the program is working, but could not provide much further data-wise. He wanted to know if the intent is to renew this every year.
Alderman Keller said if the program hasn't met the requisites then they could forego a year. He said they equip the students with the skills to be able to open a business. He said they offer practical business and social skills. Alderman Parrott wanted to know specifically what the investment goes toward. He said this program is expensive to run-he wanted to know why it cost so much to run it. He wanted to know what he money is going toward.Alderwoman Bauer said there is an instructor and a licensed program that they follow. The students receive high school credit through the State of Illinois. Hejust said he did not know what the money was going toward.
Alderman Parrott had other questions for Mrs. Kristi Powell.Alderman Dalpoas wanted to Know if Alderman Parrott wanted to invite her back to weigh in and answer some of her questions. Discussion about the validity of the program continued. Alderman Keller looked up information online about the program and read it to the council. He said there are a lot of startup costs for the business and marketing materials. Alderman Parrott was not comfortable with the costs of the program, he wanted to know what the money was going toward.It goes to the Land of Lincoln CEO Program.
Alderman Dalpoas agreed with that and rescinded his second on the motion.Alderwoman Bauer said she rescinded her motion so the conversation could continue in the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Alderman Dalpoas made a motion to table the item, seconded by Alderman Parrott. City
Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne
Mayor Goodman said he would invite Mrs. Kristi Powell back for discussion on the program, he then moved to other items on the agenda.
E. Advice and consent to mayoral appointments to various City Boards and Commissions
Alderman Keller made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.
F. Approval of a sponsorship of the APA State Tournament in the amount of $2,000 to be paid from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
Alderman Parrott made a motion to approve, there being no second, the motion failed. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, he moved to other items on the agenda.
G. Approval of agreement for Legal Services for the City of Lincoln for the period beginning Nov. 5, 2018 and continuing through April 30,2020
Alderman Keller made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderwoman HeidiBrowne
Swearing In of Mr. John Hoblit as City Attorney:
Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda. Mr.John Hoblit came forward to be sworn in to serve the City of Lincoln as City Attorney.
H. Advice and consent to Mayoral appointment of Kirstin Rawlins as Police Records Clerk
Alderwoman Bauer made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Fire Chief Paul Adams made comment, saying Ms. Rawlins was one of 80 applicants. She has an associate's degree and is working on a bachelor's degree in forensics. He weighed in on her military experience as a retired marine veteran.He said with her background she will be a good candidate. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas
Nays: None
Absent: (2) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Heidi Browne Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.
Announcements:
Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.
- Alderman Keller said Mr. Kirby Rogers with the Hometown Hero program is ready to launch their banner program,they will be placed around town. The organization is open to applicants, there is a $50 sponsorship per banner. Applications are available at city hall.
- Mayor Goodman said on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11,there will be a 100 Year Celebration for Armistice Day at The Lincoln Depot. There will be WWI displays, coffee, and cookies will be served.
- The Santa Group asked Mayor Goodman to read a letter from the group. They will hold a drive-thru dinner soon, on Friday, Nov. 16. Tickets can be purchased at 74K Photography on Delevan Street or at Peggy's Place. This program picked up following the discontinuation of the Angel Tree Program. More information can be found on their Facebook page.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Councilof Lincoln, Alderman Keller motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Parrott. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings:
Committee of the Whole ITuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Regular Meeting I Monday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m.
Committee of the Whole ITuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Alex Williams, Recording Secretary
5 I Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
City of Lincoln